Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa's) announcement of electricity tariff increases to be implemented by State utility Eskom for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years; Nersa's rejection of Eskom's request for increased funding to cover its anticipated diesel costs; the negative reaction to Nersa's tariff hike announcement; and how Nersa's decision is likely to impact on loadshedding.